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WHAT ARE PORTABLE VAPORIZERS?

For those who want to enjoy dry herb and wax concentrates, but don’t want to deal with the high prices and low portability of larger desktop style devices, portable vaporizers offer a compact option for your consumption needs. Their discreet designs allow you to enjoy your preferred substance on-the-go without hassle. Despite their size, these compact vapes boast powerful features including high capacity batteries, advanced heating systems, and precise temperature control options. With a plethora of choices available, it’s no wonder why handheld units are one of the most popular styles on the market.

As more and more herb aficionados switch from smoking to vaporization, a multitude of devices have to come to market, each offering a different way to explore dry herb. Some of these dry herb vaporizers utilize mobile app controls, convection heating systems, and precise temperature to take your vaping experience to a new level of refinement.

WHAT DO HANDHELD VAPORIZERS OFFER?

When searching for the right portable herb vaporizer, it’s crucial to understand that handheld units offer a much different experience from desktop and pen-style models. These pocket-friendly devices strike a balance between portability and vapor quality that provide a stealthy, convenient, and powerful vaping experience.

ON-THE-GO USE

Chances are you want a handheld vape that will deliver great vapor without sacrificing portability. While these pocket-friendly vaporizers range in size, the majority of them are pocket or purse-friendly. Desktop units feature plug-in power sources, which makes them more powerful but less travel-ready. Atmos Jump, for example, features a lightweight pen-style design that is easily pocketed. Today, most handheld herbal vaporizers are powered by rechargeable (and often replaceable) batteries. The average device can give you hours of continual enjoyment on a full charge. They can also be easily charged via USB. Portability is the name of the game with these units, but they are also ideal for home use as they are easy to clean and carry around your place while still delivering top-notch vapor quality.

DISCRETION

Not everyone wants a larger desktop unit becoming the center of attention in their home. For the low-key aficionado, a number of brands offer discreet portable herbal vaporizers. Many of these devices are compact enough to be concealed in the user’s hand while in use. They can also be carried around in a discreet manner. Magic Flight Launch Box, for example, is extremely pocket friendly. Bluetooth and app controlled units allow you to choose your temperature with your phone so you can keep your device in your bag or pocket until the exact moment that you can enjoy your device discreetly. A handheld vaporizer enables you to experience your wax or dry herb anywhere without drawing too much attention to your session.

VAPOR QUALITY

Just because you want to enjoy vaping on-the-go does not mean you should have to sacrifice vapor quality. Overall, desktop units produce better vapor, but their portability is limited by their larger frames and wall-socket plug ins. With the advent of high capacity batteries and more efficient heating systems, smaller portable vaporizers are able to deliver quality amounts of vapor wherever you’d like. Some handheld devices even feature all-glass vapor paths that preserve the aroma, natural flavors, and benefits of materials while cooling each hit as it travels towards your lungs.

HEATING STYLES

Handheld vaporizers have two major heating styles: convection and conduction. Each one has its own heating style, which can deliver specific cloud size, flavor, purity, and density.

The heating system most commonly found in dry herb vaporizers is conduction. This style places your substance in direct contact with the heating surface, which leads to faster heat up time. In contrast, a convection-style unit houses material away from the heating element, so your concentrate or herb is heated evenly by hot air. Convection vaporizers like G Pen Pro tend to give a more consistent flavor experience with each pull and often allow for precise temperature customization. If you’d like full temperature control, hybrid-style devices exist as well, giving you the best of both heating worlds.

HOW TEMPERATURE CONTROL WORKS

Most handheld vaporizers feature preset temperatures (a set of 3 to 5 temps to pick from) or precision temp control, which lets you choose exactly the ideal temperature for your preferred cloud size, flavor, potency and more. There isn’t necessarily a “better” option when comparing these styles, as it comes down to personal preference and the desired vibe of your session.

PRECISION TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Precision temperature control gives you the ability to choose, down to the degree, the best temperature for your vaping style. Usually featuring a simple “up” and “down” button system, this style of handheld dry herb vaporizer allows you to explore different vapor profiles and customize your session depending on what preference you have for flavor, size, and density. These devices also enable you to hone in on the best available temperature for unlocking active compounds from certain strains of dry herbs or concentrates. Visually, precision temperature controlled devices offer a functional, stylish aesthetic by way of bright LED displays that let you monitor the progress of your heating.

PRESET TEMPERATURES

Portable vaporizers offering preset temperatures usually feature an easy to use single-button control method. For this reason, preset temperatures are easier to use than a precision controlled device. All you’ll have to do is simply click the button to power up, then toggle your temperature in between settings. The most common sequence is five clicks to power on, three clicks to cycle temperatures. Presets are an easy way to vape at the ideal temperatures, since each setting is optimized for the most popular flavor profiles. Lower temperatures create more concentrated, flavorful hits while the higher temps create bigger, thicker clouds. If you’re looking for a quick-hitting, hassle-free handheld vaporizer, this is the option for you.

HOW TO CHOOSE A PORTABLE VAPORIZER

Some things to consider when purchasing a vape are the heating element, airpath, battery life, price, warranty protection, and the type of substance for which the device is designed. Most vaporizers are meant specifically for dry herbs, but with the recent boom in vaping popularity, more companies are putting out concentrate-centric handheld devices.

WHAT IS THE HEATING ELEMENT MADE OF?

One of the most important things to consider when shopping for a portable dry herb vaporizer is the material out of which the heating element is made. The most commonly used heating element is ceramic. This inert material produces pure, flavorful vapor without adding unwanted tastes, odors or chemicals. This type of element is extremely durable with a high melting point so you’ll never have to worry about over-cooking whatever is in your vape.

WHAT IS THE AIR PATH MADE OF?

The design of a unit's airpath decides its draw resistance as well as its vapor quality. The number one option to look for in a vaporizer is an all-glass airpath. Glass is inert, meaning it won’t react chemically to heat and adulterate the natural flavors of your material. An all-glass airpath is the tastiest option for enjoying the full flavor range of dry herb or wax.

IS THE PRICE RIGHT?

You might notice a wide range of prices when shopping around for a portable vaporizer, ranging from $9.95 to $300 and up. Often the price of a unit is a direct reflection of its quality. If you spend more, you’ll get more. More expensive devices lead to better quality vapor and will unlock the full flavor and effects of your herb or concentrate. That being said, it’s possible to find a cheap handheld vape that offers quality performance at a nominal price.

DOES IT HAVE A STRONG BATTERY?

The last thing anyone wants to see when trying to pre-heat their handheld vaporizer is three quick blinks, followed by an unresponsive dead vape. Finding a device with a quality battery is crucial to enjoying dry herb or wax on-the-go. Most often battery strength will be measured in milliamps (mAh), the higher this number, the more powerful the battery. If you’re the type to always be running around with little to no downtime, a higher capacity battery will give your handheld vape more juice to last through the day. The only downside is that charging times can be longer with more powerful batteries. Battery strength can also dictate temperature range, as stronger batteries can reach higher temperatures faster.

DOES IT HAVE A WARRANTY?

Nothing is worse than a broken device with no warranty or options for replacement. A good way to understand the value of a herb vaporizer is by looking at its warranty. Generally, if a device has a longer warranty, the manufacturer has faith that its product will last. Warranties can range from 1 year to a lifetime. Finding a handheld vape with a warranty also protects your investment should it get damaged. Warranties generally vary between brands.

PORTABLE VAPORIZER QUESTIONS

Handheld dry herb vaporizers offer you a convenient way to enjoy herb or concentrate anywhere you’d like to, with some offering fantastic smell-masking abilities. With regular upkeep, your handheld vape will last longer than you initially thought possible.

WHICH PORTABLE VAPORIZER SMELLS THE LEAST?

Most vapes do a great job of toning down the initial smell of herb or concentrates, but some users might want a more muted vapor to exhale. If masking your session is of the utmost importance to you, the PAX 3 vaporizer is the way to go. The Pax 3 was designed with an awesome new “Stealth Mode”, a heat setting that reduces smell. This innovative setting cools off faster than previous models, so it stops creating odors as soon as you’ve taken a hit. This version of the PAX also has a rapid heat up time of 15 to 20 seconds. Since the dry herb isn’t cooking for several minutes, it has less time to produce odors. This is definitely one of the pricier vapes available, but if you’ve got the money to splurge on a stealthier unit, it will help keep your vaping underwraps. Pax also offers an incredible 10 year warranty, ensuring no matter what happens to your vape, they have you covered.

If you don’t have room in your budget for the sneaky PAX 3, adding the Smoke Buddy to your arsenal is a good alternative. The Smoke Buddy is basically a sploof made of higher quality materials that will truly remove odor and last you about 300 sessions. After taking a hit, you simply press the Smoke Buddy against your mouth so there’s an airtight connection. Then blow the vapor into the Smoke Buddy, which filters out particulates including the terpenes that cause funky smells. The Smoke Buddy will always have your back in the fight against odor.

HOW TO CLEAN A PORTABLE VAPORIZER

With regular care and maintenance your portable vaporizer will last longer and perform better. Here are some steps to ensure your vape stays as good as new for as long as possible:

1. Cool the vaporizer before you start cleaning it. The heating chamber can become very hot and can potentially burn your fingers. Wait about an hour after vaping before you start to clean the device. That way you won’t have to wear oven mitts when handling your vape.

2. Go ahead and take your dry herb vaporizer apart. The smaller pieces can fall away and get lost if you’re not careful, so grab a paper towel to place them on until they’re ready to get cleaned up.

3. Using a soft bristle brush or pipe cleaner soaked in isopropyl, gently remove any dust or debris from the heating chamber. This will loosen debris so you can wipe it up with a q-tip or cloth.

4. Grab a pin or toothpick to unclog screens. Be gentle, since if you go too hard on the screen it may damage it. Be careful when poking out anything that is clogging your vape's screen.

5. If there is any accumulated residue on the mouthpiece, use a cotton swab to get rid of it, then disinfect with whatever cleansing solution you prefer.

6. All done! Leave pieces out to air dry and once they’re good you can reassemble your handheld vape and get back to vaping.

WHAT PORTABLE VAPORIZER IS THE BEST?

There are so many portable dry herb vapes on the market that there is no “best” product. There is however an elite class of vapes that have distinguished themselves based on performance and vapor quality. Here are three of the top units available:

DaVinci IQ - With a professional look and feel the DaVinci IQ has cemented itself as a top option for dry herb vaporizers. The DaVinci IQ is equipped with Smart Path Technology, this feature starts your vaping session out on a low temperature setting and gradually increases during the course of your session. By beginning low and going high the DaVinci IQ lets you experience the different scents, tastes, and effects your dry herb has to offer. Paired with a powerful 18650 battery, which is easily switched out, and a Bluetooth app that lets you choose your perfect temp via smartphone, the DaVinci IQ is considered one of the best herb vaporizers on the market today.

Firefly 2 -The product of precision engineering and zen-like design, the Firefly 2 has been called the “iPhone of vaporizers." The brainchild of a former Apple designer, this powerful device is always ready to deliver smooth, flavorful and potent vapor with an on-demand heating system. The unit only vaporizes herb as you suck in a draw, and will stop heating when the touch sensors are released. This prevents overheating and waste while delivering comfortable, tasty hits whenever you’d like them. Offering convection heating, a lightweight yet sturdy magnesium build, mobile app controls, and a borosilicate glass vapor path, Firefly 2 is one of the most innovative vaporizers to date.

PAX 3 -With back-to-back groundbreaking releases, the PAX brand has become synonymous with quality. Equipped with a powerful heating system and sleekly minimalist design, their latest device, the PAX 3, offers incredible vapor quality, mobile controls, and portability. Vibration notifications alert you when your desired temperature is met, allowing you to keep the Pax 3 hidden until the very moment you’re ready to vape. This innovative herb vape works for dry herb, but if you’d like to enjoy concentrates you can snag the concentrate insert to give you on-the-go wax vaping

WHAT PORTABLE VAPORIZER HAS THE BIGGEST CHAMBER?

If you’re looking to pack your handheld vaporizer to the brim and not have to think about loading it for the rest of the day, you’re in luck. These devices offer larger than usual chambers for your herb or concentrate:

Crafty by Storz and Bickel -The little brother of the Mighty by Storz and Bickel, the Crafty vape is the “Rolls Royce” of portable vaporizers. With a hybrid heating system and ultra-low draw resistance, this herb vape will always leave you with dense, satisfying clouds. With a one-button control system, you can easily enjoy your substances whenever the mood strikes you. Despite its size the Crafty’s body is largely dedicated to its chamber. You can easily load your herb or concentrate and never have to worry about running out during your busy day.

Mighty by Storz and Bickel - As you can tell, Storz and Bickel care about your chamber size. The Mighty is a sleek combo herb and wax vaporizer that is ready to shoulder as big of a load as you can give it. Made by the same company that produces the infamous Volcano vaporizer, this dry herb vape is high quality and easy to use thanks to its LED-display and plus/minus temperature buttons.

DaVinci Ascent -Crafted with the purest vapor in mind, the Ascent vaporizer boasts functionality and style. An all-glass pathway lets you experience the full flavor of your herb or concentrate anywhere you’d like. The Ascent was made using the highest quality components and utilizes a ceramic heating element for producing impressively potent vapor. Don’t let its compact size fool you, this vaporizer can pack a big punch if you want it to. A larger-than-usual chamber makes for longer sessions, better vaporization and fewer reloads.

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